The Adamawa State Police Command has apprehended a man for allegedly using his social media account to bully first-class chiefs of the Numan Federation.
The man, 31-year-old Buriba Israel, is accused of using his Facebook account, bearing the same name, for cyberbullying, criminal intimidation, and circulating unverified and offensive allegations against the traditional rulers.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, said on Friday that preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect made and circulated social media publications containing accusations against the first-class chiefs.
Nguroje said the publications were considered offensive, disparaging, and capable of undermining the reputation and dignity of those in focus.
“The suspect was arrested following a formal complaint and a subsequent Police investigation into the alleged online activities,” Nguroje stated, adding that relevant electronic devices and other materials linked to the alleged offences had been recovered and were undergoing further forensic examination as the investigation continued.
The police spokesperson stressed that while citizens have the right to freedom of expression, they must exercise such rights responsibly.
He added that the use of social media to harass, threaten, intimidate, defame, or deliberately circulate harmful content against individuals or institutions would not be tolerated.
